ACP-EU Development Minerals Programme

The ACP-EU Development Minerals Programme is an initiative by the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States, financed by the European Union (EU) and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and implemented by UNDP. The objective of this project is to foster the sustainable and inclusive development of the small-scale mineral resources industry in ACP countries. The scope of the project is the low-value minerals and materials (LVMM) sector, which includes: construction materials; dimension stones; industrial minerals and; low-grade metals, minerals and precious stones.